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Talk Description: For many of us who are diagnosed autistic later in life, the journey doesn’t end with the piece of paper confirming it...it often feels like it’s only just beginning. A late diagnosis can bring clarity, relief, and even self-compassion, but it can also stir up grief, confusion, and the question: Who am I, really, without all the masking? In this session, I’ll share my own diagnosis story: the emotions that came with it, the shifts it created in how I see myself, and the challenges of rebuilding an identity with this new understanding. We’ll explore the positives and the struggles that come after diagnosis: from unmasking and redefining relationships, to rethinking clothing choices, careers, and the everyday decisions that suddenly look different when viewed through an autistic lens. I’ll also be asking questions along the way to get you reflecting on your own journey. This is a space for honesty, curiosity, and connection. 🌈 Session Goals & Outcomes: – Feel seen and validated by a supportive, like-minded community – Gain tools to navigate emotional regulation, self-esteem, and masking – Begin building a more authentic, self-compassionate identity – Reconnect with the parts of yourself that were never “too much”—just misunderstood 🎤 Facilitator Bio: Elena Carroll – Late-Diagnosed Autistic Advocate & Peer Facilitator Elena Carroll is a late-diagnosed autistic adult who spent years trying to “fit in” before learning to truly understand herself. Her diagnosis sparked a personal revolution—one that included identity healing, community-building, and redefining her own worth outside of societal expectations. Elena creates spaces that feel warm, real, and rooted in lived experience. Through her writing, social media presence, and now peer support groups, she’s helping others process their neurodivergent discovery journey and find strength through self-understanding. Elena recently relocated across continents and is currently working on her first book while continuing to build a life she once thought was out of reach. Follow Elena YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elenacarr0ll Instagram: @elenacarr0ll TikTok: @elena__carroll